Introduction

Overview

The Social Science degree at RMU provides a well-rounded education for students who desire to think critically about the societies in which they live. The program develops logical and rhetorical skills, strives to instill a mature understanding of society and history, and promotes a broadening of the imagination and the thoughtful evaluation of important social issues.

The Social Science program educates students to succeed in a wide variety of fields. The critical thinking skills emphasized in the program are necessary for leadership in many different areas of employment, including teaching, human services, politics, government and human resources management, sales, marketing, and public relations.

There is also the chance for high-performing students who desire to go to law school the to become candidates in the Early Law School Admission Program. Students have the opportunity through this program to complete three years of undergraduate work at Robert Morris followed by three years of law school at Duquesne University School of Law. The first year of law school is counted towards the undergraduate degree.

Curriculum Requirements

The 120-credit hour curriculum leads to a B.A. degree. The program has three components:

Robert Morris University Core - 39 creditsThese are the traditional liberal arts requirements of the University. Studies in humanities and social, behavioral, natural and quantitative sciences are included.

Field Concentration/Social Science Core - 72 creditsIncludes courses in anthropology, economics, history, political science, psychology, sociology and statistics, as well as a social science practicum and a social science seminar.

Open Electives - 15 creditsThe student may select five courses within the University offerings to broaden his or her skills in some area of interest.

Employment

Students are also prepared for further study on the graduate level in sociology, economics, law, history, political science, psychology and other areas. Graduates are able to demonstrate an understanding attitude and sense of responsibility in professional situations, an ability to integrate their social science knowledge with their own social and intellectual growth, and the capability to deal with social relationships in the context of the society in which they exist.

Internship Employers

Students complete an internship at sites such as: Center for Victims of Violent Crimes, City of Pittsburgh, Early Learning Institute, Family Behavioral Resources, Fort Pitt Museum, Head Start, Heinz History Center, Home Instead Senior Care, Mars Home for Youth, Mooncrest Grant Project, Pittsburgh Cares, RMU Athletic Department, Sewickley Community Center, Soldiers and Sailors Military Museum and Memorial, Woodlands Foundation.